Morning Jolt: New $100 bill out today

The delayed new $100 bill will enter circulation today. The bill - which CNN reports is the second most used bill behind the $1 bill - was supposed to come out in 2011, but a problem with its sec...

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Posted Oct. 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

Posted Oct. 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

Happening today

The delayed new $100 bill will enter circulation today. The bill - which CNN reports is the second most used bill behind the $1 bill - was supposed to come out in 2011, but a problem with its security features set back the release. Benjamin Franklin will still be featured on the bill, which also will have the latest in anti-counterfeit security.

Watercooler talk

The Oneida Indian Nation is optimistic that a meeting between them and the NFL will soon take place over the Washington Redskins name. The American Indian group and others have been trying to get the franchise to change its name, saying it’s racist towards Native Americans. The Washington club owner said he won’t change the name, but the Oneida group hopes the league will take up the issue.

Opening bell

The Dow Jones opened at 14,936.24 after dropping 136.34 points Monday.

Quote of the day

“If you come back from the dead, you don't have the same value system, I think.” - Sigourney Weaver

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